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Thread: Gun Safe Won't Open
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February 6th, 2019, 11:25 AM #61
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February 6th, 2019, 11:33 AM #62
Re: Gun Safe Won't Open
These locks are so cheap.. They don't use a solenoid.. They use a small electric motor that spins 180 Degrees and the wheel hits a stop and the motor just groans at that stop.. hence the noise when unlocked.
The cam on the motor has a flat spot that blocks the locking mechanism.
The safe handle can be spun and the locking mech flips up out of the way
after a few seconds the power to the motor is cut and a TINY spring spins the wheel back to its start position.
The safe handle is now spun closed, the locking mech drops back down and the cam on the motor is turned with the TINY spring again blocking the lock.
The lock Mech has teeth on the back side, as does the channel it sits in.. If force is applied the teeth engage and it cannot be flipped up out of the way.
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February 6th, 2019, 01:28 PM #63
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February 8th, 2019, 12:04 PM #64
Re: Gun Safe Won't Open
The local locksmith came yesterday and did a terrific job installing a new lock. They even drilled and tapped a hole that wasn't drilled before and may have let the old lock move around. They were excellent and I'd recommend them very highly if you have a need in this part of the state. They are out of Emmaus. The whole problem ended up only costing $124.
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February 8th, 2019, 12:56 PM #65
Re: Gun Safe Won't Open
Can you share their info. and did that include the replacement lock? Either way, great price and Emmaus isn't any farther than A&B in Allentown. My safe keys are starting to not beep overtime and I've been considering upgrading to a S&G dial.
Thanks in advance.
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February 9th, 2019, 05:15 PM #66
Re: Gun Safe Won't Open
Happy to share their information. They were excellent. A general contractor friend uses them for commercial lock changes, etc. I was concerned they might not have much safe experience but went with them based on the fact they said "No problem." when I talked gun safe.
Two guys came to the house. I'm guessing the one is an apprentice. They did decide to have a bit of fun with me when I remarked something like, "Wow, you switched that out fast." The journeyman said, "And, amazing this is our first safe."
I later learned they had plenty of safe experience including Cannon and including cutting them open with a torch upon occasion.
https://www.keithslockanddoor.com/
Keith's Lock & Door
850 Broad St, Emmaus, PA 18049
keythslock@gmail.com
Center Valley: 610-841-4060
Whitehall: 610-262-2211
Allentown: 610-791-4926
Bethlehem: 610-691-6011
Slatington: 610-760-1125
PS - a forum member also recommended this Allentown company which is another choice -
A&B Lock & Safe Co.
1001 Union Blvd
(866) 432-3645Last edited by BobFromBucks; February 9th, 2019 at 06:28 PM. Reason: add more information
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February 10th, 2019, 12:04 AM #67
Re: Gun Safe Won't Open
Save the old mechanism if you can, next time you stop by bring it, I want to see if the solder is cracked or if there's something else obviously wrong. So many interconnects between boards are crimp connectors and I've seen bad crimps, both where they're loose and where strands have shorted to the adjacent connection.
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February 10th, 2019, 05:15 PM #68
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February 10th, 2019, 10:41 PM #69
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February 11th, 2019, 11:16 AM #70
Re: Gun Safe Won't Open
if it is a Cannon, switching out the lock is extremely easy.. one only needs a Phillips screw driver.. I post a How To video earlier
Seeing how cheesy the new lock is I am thinking about going with the RotoBolt EMP safe so I have digital and manual should there be a fault on the electrical sideRetired US Army
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